Interventional neuroradiology

Overview of interventional neuroradiology, a specialty using minimally invasive procedures to treat vascular diseases of the brain and spine.

Interventional neuroradiology (otherwise known as neurointerventional radiology or endovascular neurosurgery) is a medical specialty that deals with minimally invasive treatments for diseases of the brain and spine involving blood vessels. Common conditions that are treated include brain aneurysms, strokes, carotid stenosis, and brain tumour embolisation.